Organisation: Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland

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<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the Office of Public Works had been working in 'good faith' to identify vacant public lands and properties across the country, but he added 'there tends to be a possessive attitude by agencies and departments'. Picture: David Keane.</p>

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Taoiseach hits out at State agencies for being 'possessive' of land that could be used for housing

Micheál Martin said vacant State-owned sites must now be used to provide housing for young people looking for a first home

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Report highlights 'perfect storm' that has hit main streets of many towns in Ireland

Towns around the country are suffering "a perfect storm" that has decimated regional main streets, according to a major report by the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland.

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MORNING BULLETIN: HSE managers will be sacked if things don't improve, says Health Minister

Here's your morning bulletin.

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Three-bed semi prices to rise 9.4%, say surveyors

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Study finds building incentives are needed

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Chartered surveyors predict further property price rises this year

House prices to rise 5.6% in the year according to Central Bank and the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland

House price expectations have fallen sharply, a major report published yesterday showed, but prices are still expected to rise at rates well-above current inflation levels.

Wed, 09 Dec, 2015

Northwest only 10% behind for grass yield

Where is the most productive land in Ireland?

Thu, 06 Aug, 2015

P/E ratio up to 90 for a suckler farm in Munster, 19 for dairy

For a suckler beef or sheep farmer, land (if considered as an economic asset), at current average prices, is prohibitively expensive.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2015

Scrapping of milk quotas leads to rise in farmland prices

The price of farmland increased by 26% in Dublin in 2014, according to a new report.

Tue, 26 May, 2015

Building of 6,400 residential units under way

More than 260 multi-unit development projects, worth a combined €1.47bn and currently under construction, were commenced in the first three quarters of the year.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2014

Office rents up 10%, but retail rents falling

Office rents are up 10% already in 2014 in Dublin as the office market leads the recovery of the country’s commercial market — but retail’s still a drag, with rents continuing to fall even in major cities like Cork and Dublin.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2014

Construction cost quotes rise by 3%

The amount of money being quoted by building firms for large scale construction jobs increased by over 3% in 2013, and is expected to continue to grow moderately during this year.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2014

Construction sector 'set to grow by 30%' - report

It is hoped that a boost in the construction industry will begin to attract emigrants home to Ireland

Wed, 26 Feb, 2014

Renovation costs can be put against tax

A tax incentive has been introduced to entice people to renovate their homes.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2013

New guide to local property tax

The Irish Tax Institute and the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland have just launched a comprehensive guide to local property tax.

Thu, 18 Apr, 2013

Construction tender costs stabilise, surveyors claim

BUILDING project tender prices have fallen by 33% from their 2007 peak and now the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland believe construction tender costs have stabilised.

Tue, 30 Aug, 2011

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